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3/11/2014 10:29:13

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7 - Sauce is uneven. Poorly arranged. Looks like flecks of carbon from the grate are on it.

Doyle Hill

3/11/2014 12:03:47

8 - Nice color, size is off. I'm not a big fan of muffin pan chicken.

jim v. kcbs mcbj

3/11/2014 12:09:35

8 other than varying sizes which may be camera angle and the fact that i am not sure what type of meat it is (ok, it probably is thigh meat!), looks worthy of tasting.

MoleBS

3/11/2014 12:09:41

8

Dan S

3/11/2014 12:13:28

score = 8 nice color, all not uniform size

SteveR - KCBS and BBQ Brethren CBJ

3/11/2014 13:54:08

A great looking entry, extra pieces = 9.
Nicely done

RonnieB KCBS-CBJ MBN-Judge

3/11/2014 14:05:40

7-arrangement not very good may-be was dropped

John - KCBS / MCBJ, CTC, Rep; MBN & MIM Judge

3/11/2014 14:26:51

Score/Reasons: 7 - Is this really chicken? The only way a judge would know is because someone said so. Ok, let's stipulate it is chicken, the color is good and sauced, but not heavily so. The pieces are not uniformly trimmed therefore some are different in size. The middle piece in the front row appears to be one of the smallest in the box. Why aren't the remaining pieces all trimmed to THAT size so that all are equal?

Suggestions/Comments: Trim chicken so that it still looks recognizable as chicken.

Lorne Rae

3/11/2014 15:07:31

a 9! A unique and original layout. Good spacing. They are moist looking and have even color. The middle center sample is smaller as is the back row but because they are placed where they are they all form part of a pattern and so the box cannot be downgraded in my system of judging. Well done.

Scotty

3/11/2014 19:07:28

I would have cutback on the number of pieces to have more uniform sizes, 7.

bruce nickels

3/11/2014 21:22:18

Score/Reasons = 8, too many pieces, you had 6 nice uniform pieces you could have left out the back exterior pieces.

Suggestions/Comments =

Ike, KCBS CBJ

3/11/2014 21:49:02

Score = 9

I love the color on this chicken and it's not over-sauced. Not a fan of muffins but these look tasty.

Score 9
This cook is very proud of his/her muffin pan chicken, 8 pieces. Not too much glaze on them either. They are very shiny and appealing to the eye. .

RandyE

3/11/2014 22:42:57

I give this one a 9. Good even sizes, little color variation, but not much. Shadow throws off the pic a little.

Frank KCBS MCBJ CTC

3/11/2014 23:37:10

Score/Reasons = 9, maybe 8 in person. Coloring looks a bit light but may be the picture. Nice light saucing on these.

Suggestions/Comments = None

Tom – CMJ/KCBS; CBJ/MBN,NCPC,NCBS & comp cook

3/11/2014 23:48:02

Score/Reasons = 8, uneven saucing and coloration.

Suggestions/Comments = I'm not a fan of Christmas ornament chicken, but I'm not taking off for the shape.

Ed KCBS MCBJ

3/12/2014 00:07:41

If your going to give me art deco chicken then you better make sure they are the best you can make. The variuos sizes presented are not excellent. However, color, texture, and saucing are indeed excellent. So 7 + 9 = 16/2 = very good 8

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